Seraphina, do I remember correctly that you are an Aussie? If so, that would explain why you don't have your finger on the pulse of America.

Rage here is deep and wide. Those with a genetic deficit of impulse control have long been acting out.

But those with better impulse control (and Catholic morals) will eventually make the rational and necessary decision to defend self and family.

"I hear that train a-comin'…"

An Aussie?  Wrong continent, wrong country, wrong hemisphere if you’re a globe earther! 
Yes, the US is in bad shape. The pot is about to boil over. In some places, it already has. I’m not upset. I just stay home with my cat.